El Guanaco

Address:	415 Water St SW, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
Phone:	+1 360-352-5759
Site:	elguanacorestaurant.com
Rating:	4.2
Working:	11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–10PM 12–9PM Closed

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Reviews 21

Kayleigh King

I suppose the owner had a dyslexic moment and charged my $17.41 tab as $71.14. I caught the mistake on my receipt before signing & spent several minutes waiting for him to attempt correction. When I suggested he just pay me the difference in cash he said the machine will fix it. He brought me a refund receipt and I left the restaurant. A few minutes down the road, I check my bank account and saw no evidence of refund, so I turned around and returned to the restaurant. The owner gave me a void receipt but explained I might not see the credit tomorrow on holiday (July 4). July 5 and still no evidence of a void or refund of the $71.14. Such a hassle: I had to drive 30 minutes back to the restaurant and pick up my cash. Terrible service: I walk up the counter where zero customers are and the owner hand gestures his wife will help me. I see she is flipping papusas and next packs a to-go order. I think maybe shes making them for me to help make up for this inconvenience. Nope. Turns out they are for a customer who steps aside to pay. Why couldnt she have given him the key to save time. Perplexed as to why Ive been waiting 7 minutes to get a refund, I say to the owner, are you going to refund me? He says his wife has the key and points to the cash drawer. He also told me it wasnt his fault, it was the machines. Shaking my head. How about accept responsibility and apologize for the inconvenience.

A Private User

First mexican restaurant in oly i have no complaints about. the (assumed) wife or mother of the owner cooked our lunch and it was absolutely superb! spiced perfectly, i practically cried within my first bite...of happiness! the margaritas were decent. service was good since we were the only people in there. really reasonable prices - great lunch special. $5 for hella food and the RICE AND BEANS if i COULD ONLY express. that is, obviously, the most important part of a mexican feast. and they added something to make me addicted. SO AMAZING

Audrey Bosco

I had a great experience with this cute family owned restaurant! I was able to order a completely vegan meal with no problems. There were a lot of vegetarian options that were able to make vegan.The food was so delicious! This is my favorite Salvadorian/Mexican restaurant in Olympia!

Zack Hobbs

I loved their orange shrimp special. Ive only been three times but Ive loved every time ibe been. I plan on visiting again in the next year and trying some other food and writing a more in depth review.

Astrid Rivera

The Tamal was not that delicious. Im a vegetarian and ask for no lard on my beans but they served me the frijoles with it. Loroco pupusas where very good. Prices are reasonable.

June Fun

I love the papusas here. They are a great price and my whole family loves them. We often come here and then go for a walk around the lake. Good service and supper great food.

Eduardo Peraza

Authentic Salvadoran food for a reasonable price! I got the camarones bravos and two pupusas and they were exquisite. Would definitely eat here again.

Megan Lopez

This place is a joke...went here after reading the positive reviews... And I should have went with my gut instincts and got AMPM nashos...

Jake Mayson

Family friendly atmosphere and great, inexpensive, food. Try the papusas! Theyre bursting with flavor!

Brandon AA

One of the few restaurants that make good pupusas .. !! As in our country

A Private User

Great place to eat downtown. Good Service and cooked to order food....try the Pupusa appetizers!

Kathryn Louise

This family owned restaurant offers great food at affordable prices. Try the pupusas!

A Private User

The food here is delicious, cheap, and filling. Also, they make a good margarita.